Armature

  • EVA Foam & Styrofoam

    I took an 8″ and 2″ styrofoam ball from the floral section of my craft store and used it as an armature for a bird sculpture. I cut the…

  • Building Ears

    With the ear, placement marked, it was time to bulk out the basic shape of the ear. Using crumpled paper, I formed the rolled ear edge and held it…

  • Foam Ball Eyes

    Using 3″ styrofoam balls cut in half, I placed the eyes in a line extending from the nostril to the ear. Then made sure the eyes were in a…

  • Lessons In Cutting

    If at first you don’t succeed, cut, cut, and cut again.

  • Screwed

    A warning sign from the clay gods.

  • We Have Lift Off & Ears

    Formed the wire and foil armature for the ear supports and covered with clay.

  • New Sculpt Starting

    Just like improv, you make a move and listen to what the clay says it wants to be. It’s not my job to decide if it’s good or bad;…